GPRS Ethernet Data Logger Wi Fi Data Logger

GPRS / Ethernet / Wi‐Fi Data Logger Operation Guide – GSX Centre Software TCP

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GPRS Ethernet Data Logger

Wi‐Fi Data Logger

Centre Software Guide

TCP

GSX4, GSX8, GSN4, GSN8, NSX4, NSX8

GSX4‐WF, GSX8‐WF

Revision 140604 [v1.1.6B]


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Contents

1. How to get data from GPRS Ethernet Data Logger? ................................................................................. 3

2. How to get data from Wi‐Fi Data Logger? ................................................................................................ 5

3. Server Version Comparison ....................................................................................................................... 6

4. Before Installation ..................................................................................................................................... 7

5. Install the “GSX8_Centre (TCP)” software ................................................................................................ 8

6. Data over GPRS ......................................................................................................................................... 9

6.1 GPRS Network Setting ..................................................................................................................... 9

6.2 Device Setup for GPRS ................................................................................................................... 10

6.3 Centre Setup for GPRS .................................................................................................................. 11

6.4 Router Setup for GPRS .................................................................................................................. 12

6.5 Receiving Data via GPRS ................................................................................................................ 13

7. Data over Ethernet .................................................................................................................................. 14

7.1 Ethernet Network Setting ............................................................................................................. 14

7.2 Device Setup for Ethernet ............................................................................................................. 15

7.3 Centre Setup for Ethernet ............................................................................................................. 17

7.4 Receiving Data via Ethernet .......................................................................................................... 18

8. Data over Wi‐Fi ........................................................................................................................................ 19

8.1 Wi‐Fi Ethernet Network Setting .................................................................................................... 19

8.2 Device Setup for Wi‐Fi ................................................................................................................... 20

8.3 Centre Setup for Wi‐Fi ................................................................................................................... 22

8.4 Receiving Data via Wi‐Fi ................................................................................................................ 23


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1. How to get data from GPRS Ethernet Data Logger?

Data can be live and historical.

There are 4 different modes of getting data from GPRS Ethernet Data Logger.

“GSX8_Centre” ‐ data receiving software via Internet & Ethernet.

“Ultimate_Server” ‐ data receiving software via Internet, Ethernet & SMS.

This manual is mainly describing the use of “GSX8_Centre” software in getting live data via Ethernet

and Internet.

A) Ethernet:

Both “GSX8_Centre” and “Ultimate_Server” software

support receiving the data from Data Loggers via

Ethernet.

“GSX8_Centre” software saves data in text file daily.

“Ultimate_Server” software saves data in database

files.

Both UDP & TCP are supported over Ethernet

This method is usually for LAN application.

B) SMS by GSM Modem connecting to PC:

“Ultimate_Server” software supports receiving data

from Data Logger via SMS.

The software will keep receiving data via SMS from

a number of Data Loggers, and storing into the

server database

This method is suitable for back up data on top of data

via Internet.


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C) Internet [GPRS]:

This method is the most common way of receiving and managing the data.

Both “GSX8_Centre” & “Ultimate_Server” software support receiving the data from GPRS

Ethernet Data Loggers via Internet.


“Ultimate_Server” software saves data in database files.

There are two data communication protocols over Internet:

1) UDP

Most efficient and effective

2) TCP

High data security

D) SMS by Mobile Phone:

Please refer the command list to the operation manual

of GPRS Ethernet Data Logger.

User sends SMS command to Data Logger which will

reply a SMS message with detail live data

User receives the data on the SMS message by the

mobile phone

This method is inefficient and seldom used. But it provides

an easy check of operation status of Data Logger with user

mobile phone.


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2. How to get data from Wi‐Fi Data Logger?

Data can be live and historical.

“Link‐WF” ‐ data receiving software in both active and passive modes

“GSX8_Centre” ‐ data receiving software in Client [Link WF – Passive Mode]

“Ultimate_Server” ‐ data receiving software in Client [Link WF – Passive Mode]

This manual is mainly describing the use of “GSX8_Centre” software in getting live data via Wi‐Fi in

active mode.

A) Wi‐Fi:

Both “GSX8_Centre” and “Ultimate_Server” software support receiving the data from Data

Loggers via Wi‐Fi Ethernet.


“Ultimate_Server” software saves data in database files.

Both UDP & TCP are supported over Wi‐Fi Ethernet


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3. Server Version Comparison

Below is the comparison table of two different versions of Server Software:

Edition Standard Ultimate

[A] Server Software Name GSX8_Centre Ultimate_Server

Receive Data via SMS — Yes

Receive Data via Internet & Ethernet Yes Yes

Receive Data via RS232 Port — Yes

Live Data Display Yes Yes

Database Daily text Access / MySQL

SQL / Oracle

XML — Yes

Data Export to Excel — Yes

Remote Command via SMS — Yes

Remote Command via Internet — Yes

Schedule Command — Yes

Batch Command — Yes

Temperature & Humidity Alert — Yes

Send Alarm Alert via TCP network — Yes

Send Alarm Alert via email — Yes

Send Alarm Alert via SMS — Yes

Alert Users Grouping — Yes

Alert Emails Grouping — Yes

Client Software support — Yes

Max. Data Loggers simultaneous support 99 99999

Data Loggers Management — Yes

User Authentication & Management — Yes

Network Client Authentication & Management — Yes

Web Based Access support — Yes

SDK for user development — Yes

[B] Client Software N.A. Bundled

Live Data Display — Yes

Alarm Alert — Yes

Graphic Display of Temperature & Humidity — Yes

Temperature & Humidity Hi/Low Alert — Yes

Historical Data Access — Yes


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4. Before Installation

Hardware Requirements:

Server PC:

• Intel Core2 Duo CPU E6550 or above

• 2GB RAM, 100GB hard disk

• Windows XP Professional/Vista Premium/7

• Min. 1024 x 768 display

SIM card [only necessary when GPRS data is needed]

GPRS service is activated

Caller ID service is activated

PIN code must be removed (disabled, but not 0000)

Start Up Steps

(1) Get the GPRS Ethernet Data Logger ready

(2) Get the PC hardware ready

(3) Install “GSX8_Centre (TCP)” software


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5. Install the “GSX8_Centre (TCP)” software

Run GSX8_Centre (TCP), and follow the instructions


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6. Data over GPRS

6.1 GPRS Network Setting

Please check carefully your local network and router configuration:

In the example case of this manual:

A) GPRS Data Logger configuration should be setup as below.

GPRS Server IP: 113.97.149.209

Server Port: 09050

B) Computer running the GSX8_Centre Software should have the following local IP as below.

GSX8_Centre IP: 192.168.0.33

Local Port: 9050


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6.2 Device Setup for GPRS

Using “GSX8_Setup” software to configure GPRS Data Logger properly

Using “GSX8_Centre [TCP]” to receive the data from GPRS Data Logger

Following parameters must be configured in GPRS Data Logger:

GPRS Upload Interval

Protocol: TCP

Access Point

Server Port

GPRS Server IP

GSX8_Centre supports both fixed IP connection and

Dynamic Domain Name.

Please refer to “DynamicDN” manual about the

domain name setting.


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6.3 Centre Setup for GPRS

Following parameters should be configured in GSX8_Centre software:

Local IP (depending on the LAN setup) will be automatically detected

Server Port – must be same as configured in GPRS Data Logger

Click [GPRS Data]

Click [Connect] to start receiving the data

Green LED will be ON

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6.4 Router Setup for GPRS

Server Port must be forwarded to the computer IP running Centre Software:


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6.5 Receiving Data via GPRS

Data will be saved in the “DataLog.log” text file

Only one day data will be saved, and overwritten on another day

GPRS Data Logger IP & Port are assigned and changed in interval by Internet Service Provider.

Don’t forget to click [Disconnect] before exiting the software. It will release the network port for other applications.

Time

112.97.38.215 GPRS Data Logger IP

(51362) GPRS Data Logger Port

Data


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7. Data over Ethernet

7.1 Ethernet Network Setting



C) Data Logger configuration should be setup as below.

Ethernet Server IP: 192.168.0.33

Server Port: 9060

D) Computer running the GSX8_Centre Software should have the following local IP as below.

GSX8_Centre IP: 192.168.0.33

Local Port: 9060

Note: all the ports above must be opened in router.


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7.2 Device Setup for Ethernet

Using “GSX8_Setup” software to configure Data Logger properly

Using “GSX8_Centre [TCP]” to receive the data from Data Logger

Example case in this manual as below:

Following parameters must be configured in Data Logger.

Ethernet Protocol: TCP

Server IP and Port


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Following parameters must be configured in Computer running Centre software.

Ethernet Upload Interval

Enable Ethernet Data


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7.3 Centre Setup for Ethernet



Port – must be same as configured in Data Logger

Click [Ethernet Data]




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7.4 Receiving Data via Ethernet



Data Logger IP & Port are configured in GSX8_Setup Software [Device Ethernet Properties].


Time

192.168.0.93 Data Logger IP

(8623) Data Logger Port

Data


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8. Data over Wi‐Fi

8.1 Wi‐Fi Ethernet Network Setting



E) Data Logger configuration should be setup as below.

Network Mode: Client [Link WF – Passive Mode]

Server IP: 192.168.0.33

Server Port: 9060

F) Computer running the GSX8_Centre Software should have the following local IP as below.

GSX8_Centre IP: 192.168.0.33

Local Port: 9060

Note: all the ports above must be opened in router.


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8.2 Device Setup for Wi‐Fi

Using “GSX8_WF_Setup” software to configure Data Logger properly

Using “GSX8_Centre [TCP]” to receive the data from Data Logger

Example case in this manual as below:

Following parameters must be configured in Data Logger.

Ethernet Protocol: TCP

Server IP and Port


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Following parameters must be configured in Computer running Centre software.

Wi‐Fi Data Upload Interval

Enable Client [Link WF‐ Passive] mode


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8.3 Centre Setup for Wi‐Fi



Port – must be same as configured in Data Logger

Click [GPRS Data]




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8.4 Receiving Data via Wi‐Fi



Data Logger IP & Port are configured in GSX8_Setup Software [Device Ethernet Properties].


Time

192.168.0.93 Data Logger IP

(8623) Data Logger Port

Data

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